Dante's Peak

Name: Dante's Peak
Director: Roger Donaldson
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1997-01-01
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton, Arabella Field, Jamie Renée Smith, Jeremy Foley

1997Dir. Roger Donaldson1h 48m

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Runtime1h 48m

Released1997

Budget$116M

Box office$178.1M

DirectorRoger Donaldson

About This Movie

Dante's Peak offers a tense blend of action and adventure, underscored by a creeping sense of dread. Roger Donaldson directs with a steady hand, making the most of the small-town atmosphere and the looming threat of volcanic eruption. The practical effects, especially during the eruption scenes, hold up surprisingly well and give a raw feel to the chaos. Pierce Brosnan delivers a solid performance as Harry Dalton, balancing the scientific rigor of his character with genuine emotion. The pacing is tight, keeping you on edge as the tension builds. It’s an interesting take on disaster films of the '90s, exploring themes of nature’s power and the fragility of human life in the face of it all.

Released on VHS and DVD in the late 90s.Practical effects used for eruption scenes; minimal CGI.Filmed on location in Idaho and Washington.Score by John Frizzell adds to the tense atmosphere.